What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Bus Driver position at Fort Gibson Public School?
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Substitute Bus Driver
FLSA: Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- CDL (Commercial driver's license with passenger endorsements)
- Oklahoma Bus Drivers Certification
- Must pass physical exam to include vision acuity and drug testing
- An investigation must reveal a satisfactory driving record and no convictions or pleading guilty pursuant to drug/alcohol related or felony arrests.
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain a prescribed route and schedule in the loading and discharging of students, as determined by the transportation supervisor.
- Comply with legal controls concerning public school buses and motor vehicle laws as prescribed by federal and state regulatory agencies.
- Perform daily pre-trip inspections and submit results to the appropriate department.
- Maintain a safe and orderly environment within the confines of the school bus.
- Become familiar with and adhere to district policies in regard to student behavior management and disciplinary procedures.
- Participate in periodic emergency evacuation drills.
- Attend state certified driver training refresher courses as needed.
- Comply with district requirements of annual physical examinations and driving record checks as previously described.
- Keep the bus swept and clean as possible.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Provide services for activity trips as assigned.
- Assist in training of driver candidates when appropriated and assigned.
- Participate in periodic performance evaluations.
- Attend workshops and training sessions, which are provided by the department.
- Perform other duties and assume such other responsibilities as may be required to accomplish essential job functions as directed by the appropriate administrator(s).
- Promote a positive image.
